Heifers are the future of the cow herd. These young females represent genetic progress, years of investment, and the foundation of the herd’s long-term productivity. But as most ranchers know, despite ...

K-State beef cattle experts share the pros and cons of retaining heifer calves born to first-calf heifers Working in agriculture often involves a series of decisions, including which crops should be ...

Early results from a North Dakota State University study show better weight gain in calves from heifers given mineral supplements. A North Dakota State University study is trying to determine whether ...

Genomic testing improves confidence in the decisions producers make when selecting replacement heifers and bulls.

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on September 1, 2025. The inventory was 1% below ...

Livestock market historians will likely record 2025 as the year prices exploded beyond the wildest imaginations of even the ...